Tuesday, June 24, 2014

In today's show, Susanne Nielsen brings you part II of her visit at Ms. Sophie Mensching's home in northern Germany near Hanover. Sophie Mensching has written the most important book about the Schaumburg regional costumes. During today's conversations we learn more about the history and traditions of the Schaumburg women and their clothing first hand. Ms. Mensching herself comes from a family where the women for generations were richly dressed, bringing with them 15 custom made beautiful folklore costumes, one for every occasion in life. During her visit, Susanne learned first-hand what it feels like to also wear the Bueckeburg so-called "winged hat". And she will be wearing it with the red skirt, the green brocade apron and white collar at next year's German heritage fest in Florida to show. Listen to the conversations this week and last week, as we continue this program to make many aware of the beautiful northern German traditions.

(listen to our show by clicking on the white arrow on the dark line below:).

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The Cultural Center for German Language invites you to its 2014 programs.

The Cultural Center offers monthly programs to its members, organizes events and group excursions to cultural venues such as museums, theaters with exhibitions, opera, music often paired with optional visits to European restaurants all in the spirit of sharing German, and German speaking heritage in a variety of cultural settings.

Shared events with other German-American organizations like the German American Society Pinellas, the German American Social Club of New Port Richey, the German American Society of Florida and the Richard Wagner Society and events from opera, classical concerts to the celebration of German folk culture and traditions during Mayfests, German Heritage fests and Oktoberfests may be found in the Cultural Center’s program.

The Cultural Center offers German tutoring by professional instructors. It is a German cultural and informational resource for those interested in learning and keeping fluent ones German language skills. Please contact Susanne Nielsen at 813-254-5088

All events of the Cultural Center are announced regularly on the German Radio Show, www.germanradioshow.com , (top left button: audio/blog). Read/hear and see a new show every Sunday, with archived shows on www.germanradioshow.blogspot.com

Membership to the Cultural Center for German Language is 25.- Individual and 35.- for a family per year.

For information, please call President Susanne Nielsen at 813-254-5088

- In 1906, we see the birth of Billy Wilder in Sucha, Austria. he
immigrated to the United States where he became a renowned movie director.

- In 1910, the first passengers are taken up in an airship, The German
Zeppelin.

- In 1936, German boxer Max Schmeling knocks out Joe Louis in New York
City. Two years later Louis knocks out Schmeling in one round.

- In 1941, Germany attacks the Soviet Union in WWII.

- In 1953, there is an uprising in East Germany against the communist
system imposed by the Soviet Union. The next day Russian tanks crush the
Berlin uprising.

- In 1961 Walter Ulbricht announces that there is no intention of
building a wall in Berlin.

- In 1977, we see the death of German born rocket engineer Werner von
Braun in Alexandria Virginia, USA.

- And in 1988 we see the first launch of the European Space program, the
Ariane rocket.

This segment is sponsored by www.DnDmusic37.com, in New Port Richey, FL

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St. Petersburg Opera www.stpeteopera.org

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Sarasotaopera.org:

The New Season!

and added performances on screen!

Sarasota Opera expands the

"HD at the Opera House" Series

Announces complete line-up and dates for remaining HD series

Sarasota, FL - Sarasota Opera is pleased to announce the expansion of its new broadcast and film series called "HD at the Opera House". This new series is allowing Sarasota Opera to expand its programming from the fall and winter season to year-around. In addition to opera, the series will include ballet and theater from some of the world's most famous venues. All showings will occur in the William E. Schmidt Opera Theatre at the Sarasota Opera House.

"Sarasota Opera audiences are often asking for more programming,” according to Executive Director Richard Russell. "We are happy to expand our season by providing content from around the world."

HD at the Opera House

Sarasota Opera launched its new series on April 14th with Mozart's Don Giovanni and will continue with screenings of opera, ballet, and theater through October 2014.

Each presentation will be preceded by a 15 minute welcome and pre-show discussion.

The Florida Orchestra is now offering a limited number of on-stage seats to select Tampa Bay Times Masterworks concerts. Experience the up-close thrill and excitement of the upcoming all-Beethoven concert, featuring Irish pianist John O'Conor in Piano Concerto No. 3on a program with the Egmont Overture and Symphony No. 6, Pastorale. With our on-stage seating you can be in the midst of the magic of music making, with strings, winds, brass and more, all with a head-on view of the artful gestures of the conductor. To read the Tampa Bay Times article about on-stage seating, click here. On-stage seating is $75 per person. First-come, first-served for limited seating. For more information, click here or call the ticket center at 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7286.

Performing nearly 100 concerts annually in the tri-city area of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, The Florida Orchestra is recognized as Tampa Bay's leading performing arts institution, one of the leading professional symphony orchestras in Florida, and one of the most vibrant orchestras in the United States. With live performances including the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks, Raymond James Pops, Coffee Concerts, Duke Energy Morning Masterworks, new Rock Concert series, as well as Youth Concerts and Free Pops in the Park Concerts, The Florida Orchestra offers a vast scope of concerts each year. The mission of The Florida Orchestra is to enrich the life of the Tampa Bay area as it inspires, entertains and educates a wide and diverse audience with the unique experience of live symphonic music, ensuring that future generations will continue to enjoy this legacy that so magnificently celebrates the human spirit.

The ticket prices for reserved seats in the halls for Masterworks are $15, $30 and $45. The on-stage seating price is $75 for those who would like to be alongside the musicians, enjoy a head-on view of the conductor leading the orchestra and get a musician’s view of the concert hall.

Reservations are available by phone at 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7286, and at The Florida Orchestra Ticket Center located in the St. Petersburg College Building at 244 2nd Avenue North (main floor) in downtown St. Petersburg. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

In today's show, Susanne Nielsen visits Ms. Sophie Mensching in northern Germany near Hanover. Sophie Mensching has written the most important book about the Schaumburg regional costumes. During today's conversations we learn the history and traditions of the Schaumburg brides first hand. Ms. Mensching herself comes from a family where the women for generations were richly dressed, bringing with them 15 custom made beautiful folklore costumes, one for every occasion in life. Of course, during her visit, Susanne learned first-hand what it feels like to wear the many-layered Schaumburg bridal outfit. What an experience, she says! Listen to the conversations this week and next week, as we continue this program then.

Please join us for German church services every 4th Sunday of the month at the Grace Lutheran Church at 1812 North Highland Avenue in Clearwater, please call Trudy Mohrman in English or German for details ( 813-884-9139).

The Cultural Center invites you to its Fall Programs, Make your reservations now! 813-254-5088

The Cultural Center for German Language invites you to its 2014 programs.

The Cultural Center offers monthly programs to its members, organizes events and group excursions to cultural venues such as museums, theaters with exhibitions, opera, music often paired with optional visits to European restaurants all in the spirit of sharing German, and German speaking heritage in a variety of cultural settings.

Shared events with other German-American organizations like the German American Society Pinellas, the German American Social Club of New Port Richey, the German American Society of Florida and the Richard Wagner Society and events from opera, classical concerts to the celebration of German folk culture and traditions during Mayfests, German Heritage fests and Oktoberfests may be found in the Cultural Center’s program.

The Cultural Center offers German tutoring by professional instructors. It is a German cultural and informational resource for those interested in learning and keeping fluent ones German language skills. Please contact Susanne Nielsen at 813-254-5088

All events of the Cultural Center are announced regularly on the German Radio Show, www.germanradioshow.com , (top left button: audio/blog). Read/hear and see a new show every Sunday, with archived shows on www.germanradioshow.blogspot.com

Membership to the Cultural Center for German Language is 25.- Individual and 35.- for a family per year.

For information, please call President Susanne Nielsen at 813-254-5088

For an updated program please email us now!

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- In 1817, we see the birth of Luther von Faber in Stein,
Germany. He and as his brother Eberhard built a family pencil business into
a global manufacturing company. Today this company is known as the
Faber-Castell company.

- In 1829, we see the birth of Johanna Spyri in Hirzel, Germany.
She was the author of the famous children's tale "Heidi".

- In 1847, Robert Bunsen constructs his famous Bunsen Burner.

- In 1929, we see the birth of Anne Frank in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
She hid with her family in Amsterdam during WWII and kept a diary during
the period of her hiding, "The Diary of Anne Frank". She died
in a concentration camp in March 1945. Her Diary has been translated into
over 50 languages.

- In 1930, German boxer max Schmeling becomes World Champion by defeating
Jack Sharkey. He remained Champion for two years until he was defeated by
Sharkey in June, 1932.

- In 1944, the Germans launch the first VI rocket of WWII.

- In 1969, we see the birth of Steffi Graf in Bruhl, Germany.

- And in 1987, American President Ronald Reagan visits Berlin. In
his speech on the west side of the Wall he says the famous words: "Mr
Gorbatschov, tear down this wall!"

This segment is sponsored by www.DnDmusic37.com, in New Port Richey, FL

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St. Petersburg Opera www.stpeteopera.org

St. Petersburg Opera

bringt "LIVE" !

__________________________________________________

Sarasotaopera.org:

The New Season has been announced!

and added performances on screen!

Sarasota Opera expands the

"HD at the Opera House" Series

Announces complete line-up and dates for remaining HD series

Sarasota, FL - Sarasota Opera is pleased to announce the expansion of its new broadcast and film series called "HD at the Opera House". This new series is allowing Sarasota Opera to expand its programming from the fall and winter season to year-around. In addition to opera, the series will include ballet and theater from some of the world's most famous venues. All showings will occur in the William E. Schmidt Opera Theatre at the Sarasota Opera House.

"Sarasota Opera audiences are often asking for more programming,” according to Executive Director Richard Russell. "We are happy to expand our season by providing content from around the world."

HD at the Opera House

Sarasota Opera launched its new series on April 14th with Mozart's Don Giovanni and will continue with screenings of opera, ballet, and theater through October 2014.

Each presentation will be preceded by a 15 minute welcome and pre-show discussion.

There will be two showings of each production. The schedule for the remainder of the series is as follows:

Performing nearly 100 concerts annually in the tri-city area of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, The Florida Orchestra is recognized as Tampa Bay's leading performing arts institution, one of the leading professional symphony orchestras in Florida, and one of the most vibrant orchestras in the United States. With live performances including the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks, Raymond James Pops, Coffee Concerts, Duke Energy Morning Masterworks, new Rock Concert series, as well as Youth Concerts and Free Pops in the Park Concerts, The Florida Orchestra offers a vast scope of concerts each year. The mission of The Florida Orchestra is to enrich the life of the Tampa Bay area as it inspires, entertains and educates a wide and diverse audience with the unique experience of live symphonic music, ensuring that future generations will continue to enjoy this legacy that so magnificently celebrates the human spirit.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – October 22, 2013 – The Florida Orchestra (TFO) has announced that it will offer limited on-stage seating at ten of this season’s Tampa Bay Times Masterworks concerts starting with Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on November 8, 9 and 10 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Priced at $75 for on-stage seating, the number of concertgoers that can be accommodated at each performance ranges from three to ten, depending on the music being presented, as each piece requires different numbers of musicians and specific orchestra configurations on stage.

TFO Chairman Tom Farquhar said, “We are continually exploring ways to reach out to the community, make the orchestra more accessible and enhance that experience for concertgoers. We hope this new initiative will provide an opportunity for more adventuresome music lovers to see and hear a concert from our musicians’ unique perspective. The on-stage seating option will also give people a glimpse into the backstage area of what goes on just prior to a concert as well as some of the preparations musicians are making just before going on stage to perform.”

Evening Masterworks Concerts with On-Stage Seating:

Mar 21-23: Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 1

Apr 11-13: Mozart, Diamond & Brahms

Apr 25-27: Tan Dun’s Water Concerto

May 16-18: Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique

The ticket prices for reserved seats in the halls for Masterworks are $15, $30 and $45. The on-stage seating price is $75 for those who would like to be alongside the musicians, enjoy a head-on view of the conductor leading the orchestra and get a musician’s view of the concert hall.

Reservations are available by phone at 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7286, and at The Florida Orchestra Ticket Center located in the St. Petersburg College Building at 244 2nd Avenue North (main floor) in downtown St. Petersburg. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.